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Contents
All sector plans contain a background report, a plan for community improvements
and a land use plan. The background report outlines existing conditions
in the sector and contains information on environmental resources, development
trends and characteristics of the population. It serves as a tool to
help the community identify development opportunities and plan for the
future. Remaining sections comprise a comprehensive plan for future
physical development of the sector.
Purpose
of the Plan
- Identify
significant resources
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Identify current development constraints and issues
- Evaluate
significant changes that have taken place
- Explore
special development opportunities within the study area
- Develop
proposals to guide development over the next 15 years
Public
Participation
During the planning process, MPC staff prepared background analyses,
obtained input, shared ideas at workshops and conducted public meetings.
Two meetings were held in June at different locations within the sector
to collect information on issues key to the community. At these meetings
staff presented the background study, along with updates on corridor
plans recently completed in the sector. During September and October
planning workshops were held to discuss future transportation needs,
land use proposals and community facilities. A final draft of recommendations
was presented to the MPC in December for adoption.
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Summary
of Findings
During initial public meetings, residents identified issues of importance
to their community.
Critical
Issues
- Lack
of north-south connections
- Protection
of neighborhood character
External
Factors
- Growth
in northwest Knox County
- Future
of UT apartments on Sutherland Avenue
- Changes
resulting from interstate improvements
Major
Resources
- Access
to the Interstate
- Existing
neighborhood features
- Strong
community associations
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Convenient location
Recent
Studies
- Middlebrook
Pike Corridor (November 2000)
- Callahan
Drive–Schaad Road Corridor (May 2001)
- Walker
Springs–Mars Hill Corridor (March 2002)
Special
Opportunities
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Greenway and sidewalk connections Landscaping and beautification projects
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